Alex Ochoa, baseball player, 1995-2002

Alex Ochoa

Born: 3/29/1972 in Miami Lakes, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-18 | Final Game: 2002-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Biography

Alex Ochoa, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1995 to 2002. Primarily known as a position player, Ochoa left a significant mark in Major League Baseball over the course of 807 games. He compiled a respectable batting average of .279, showcasing his ability to consistently get on base and contribute offensively. Throughout his career, Ochoa recorded 597 hits, including 46 home runs and 261 RBIs, highlighting his power and run-producing capabilities. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, amassing 56 stolen bases. Ochoa played during a transformative period in baseball, with the late 1990s and early 2000s characterized by offensive explosions and increased home run totals across the league. His versatility as a player allowed him to adapt to various roles on the field, which contributed to his longevity in the game. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Ochoa's contributions as a solid hitter and capable fielder solidified his place in the history of the teams he represented. His career reflects the evolving nature of baseball during a time of both challenge and change within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
807 2143 320 597 131 19 46 261 56 203 288 0.279 0.344 0.422 0.766 305.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2002 WS ANA 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2002 ALDS1 ANA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 ALCS ANA 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 673 506 1072 52 22 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 206
Center Field 24
Right Field 488
Designated Hitter 6

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-09-16

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 MIL NL $2,750,000
2001 CIN NL $1,600,000
2000 CIN NL $862,500
1999 MIL NL $245,000
1998 MIN AL $182,500
1997 NYN NL $152,000
1996 NYN NL $109,000
1995 NYN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $6,010,000